Legal Support Specialist

Maricopa County; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare for you and dependents

Child care benefits (on-site)

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental

Wellness program

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Maricopa County Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced administrative support professional to assist attorneys and paralegals in the Civil Services Division. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing case files, and tracking deadlines using case management software.

Qualified candidates will have at least two years of legal experience, a high school diploma or GED, and may substitute post-secondary education for experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a legal setting and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Type and prepare pleadings, subpoenas, documents, correspondence, and/or briefs for court filing.
• Coordinate case files, file documents, and maintain calendars for attorneys.
• Review pleadings and court Minute Entries to track deadlines.
• Use case management software to maintain electronic case files, draft documents, track deadlines.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions and meetings via video, phone, or in-person.

Skills

Legal documents knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education may substitute for experience

Tools

iCIS

PACER

Prolaw

Case management software

Job description

Posting Date 11/10/26 Application Deadline 11/17/26 Pay Range $22.00 - $36.50 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department County Attorney

About the Position

This position is responsible for providing specialized administrative and support services to the attorneys and paralegals in the Civil Services Division.

About the Civil Services Division

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, including Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.

Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

• Two years of experience in a legal setting and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire
• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs.
• Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement
• We Also Value Previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience
• Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or legal secretary training program
• Work experience in a private law firm or prosecuting agency as a legal secretary

Job Contributions

• Type and prepare pleadings, subpoenas, documents, correspondence, and/or briefs for court filing
• Coordinate case files, file documents, and maintain calendars for attorneys
• Review various types of pleadings and court Minute Entries to accurately track deadlines
• Use case management software to maintain electronic case files, draft documents, track and calendar deadlines
• Coordinate and schedule various types of appointments, such as depositions and meetings via video, telephone, or in-person
• Photocopy and distribute correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents as needed
• Data retrieval using iCIS, PACER, Prolaw, and other databases as needed
• Hand-deliver and pick up documents on and off-site and distributes mail as needed

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile. Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive. Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

Who is that, you may ask?

Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.

We are Maricopa County

Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!